Wes Brown

Consumer Analyst, Iceology

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Principal at Iceology, a consumer research firm, based in Los Angeles, California

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President Obama's automobile task force is in Michigan this week to assess the so-called “viability plans” of Chrysler and General Motors. Meantime, auto sales have taken a nosedive.

The Auto Industry: In Survival Mode

President Obama's automobile task force is in Michigan this week to assess the so-called “viability plans” of Chrysler and General Motors. Meantime, auto sales have taken a nosedive.

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President Obama’s automobile task force is in Michigan this week to
assess the so-called “viability plans” of Chrysler and General Motors. The task
force already has determined not…

Car Sales Drive off the Proverbial Cliff

President Obama’s automobile task force is in Michigan this week to assess the so-called “viability plans” of Chrysler and General Motors. The task force already has determined not…

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